Michael D. Duke hopes to carve out his niche in high-fashion footwear starting with a sneaker line he designed and is selling on line. An Italian company produces the leather and suede shoe.
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Local designer ties down sneaker line
Sneakers have gone from the basketball court to the lifestyle of the rich and famous. Forget paying $75 to $130 for a pair bearing Michael Jordan’s name. Think, instead, of shelling out $500 to $1,200 for a pair of sneakers from Chanel, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Versace or other renowned fashion houses.
